Awesome a friend of mine has one and he has been over the moon with his, enjoy yoursJasey wrote:435D Xdrive MSport+.LeeZ4MR wrote:That looks really nice Jasey and I love the rims, which model is it?
It's surprisingly and civilised at the same time.
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It will get through some fuel I would imagine and I talked my Dad out of buying that model because I shared my fuel cost experience of my V8 X5 with him so he opted for a diesel instead.Angie4m wrote:Hopefully it will be.......it better be! Luckily for me the previous owner had a new 'performance' exhaust installed to give a really nice V8 noise. So that's saved some pennies right there.LeeZ4MR wrote:That will be an awesome V8 beast for sureAngie4m wrote: I will be driving a 4.2 S/C V8 L322 (that's a Range Rover Sport for those who don't eat production codes and speak in plain English)
Just have a trek to Essex on Saturday and have a 330 odd mile journey back............the V Power points card won't know what's going on, it's used 'occasionally'
It will sound immense with that exhaust on it for sure I love the full fat models
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If I was needing it to go miles then it wouldn't be my car of choice but we are used to the low mpg figures. Watch this, I'll use it more than I expect.LeeZ4MR wrote:It will get through some fuel I would imagine and I talked my Dad out of buying that model because I shared my fuel cost experience of my V8 X5 with him so he opted for a diesel instead.Angie4m wrote:Hopefully it will be.......it better be! Luckily for me the previous owner had a new 'performance' exhaust installed to give a really nice V8 noise. So that's saved some pennies right there.LeeZ4MR wrote: That will be an awesome V8 beast for sure
Just have a trek to Essex on Saturday and have a 330 odd mile journey back............the V Power points card won't know what's going on, it's used 'occasionally'
It will sound immense with that exhaust on it for sure I love the full fat models
Insurance company mirrored my NCB so it's pretty 'cheap' to insure too.
Now to find some tunnels
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It does most things really wellLeeZ4MR wrote:Awesome a friend of mine has one and he has been over the moon with his, enjoy yoursJasey wrote:435D Xdrive MSport+.LeeZ4MR wrote:That looks really nice Jasey and I love the rims, which model is it?
It's surprisingly and civilised at the same time.
As a daily driver (for use in Aberdeenshire) it's, so far, pretty much the perfect package
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Gone but not forgotten: SX4 - 2.0l, very 'peppy' (the later models with the CVT transmissions were rubbish) and heaps of fun. This was the 2WD version with ESP, more useful than 4WD for the driving we normally do.
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No Rangie for me at the mo. Guy we were buying from called this afternoon to tell me that he thought the gear change sounded a bit 'clunky' and took it to the LR dealer he uses who've said it needs a fix but it won't be until next week.
Until he knows the extent he's refunded us the deposit and my train travel but if it can be fixed at a decent cost then I've advised we will still happily purchase.
Feeling a bit sad and peeved as I now need to drive to Durham tomorrow to drop off a watch. Correction I need to drive Mike to Durham to drop off a watch grrrrrr!
Until he knows the extent he's refunded us the deposit and my train travel but if it can be fixed at a decent cost then I've advised we will still happily purchase.
Feeling a bit sad and peeved as I now need to drive to Durham tomorrow to drop off a watch. Correction I need to drive Mike to Durham to drop off a watch grrrrrr!
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Angie4m wrote:No Rangie for me at the mo. Guy we were buying from called this afternoon to tell me that he thought the gear change sounded a bit 'clunky' and took it to the LR dealer he uses who've said it needs a fix but it won't be until next week.
Until he knows the extent he's refunded us the deposit and my train travel but if it can be fixed at a decent cost then I've advised we will still happily purchase.
Feeling a bit sad and peeved as I now need to drive to Durham tomorrow to drop off a watch. Correction I need to drive Mike to Durham to drop off a watch grrrrrr!
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You never know Lee, still might end up with the one we were already purchasing or a better one.
He's now looking at evoques...........eh no way! I want a proper 4x4!!!
He's now looking at evoques...........eh no way! I want a proper 4x4!!!
Deep Sea Blue sDrive35is - I LOVE IT! Best car I've ever owned - Gone
RRS V8 Supercharged - Gone
Abarth 595 Competizione - Gone
Yas Marina Blue M4 Coupe - Gone
Current:
Protonic Blue i8
Amethyst 997
F56 JCW Challenge (19 of 52)
Still Shy and retiring
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Abarth 595 Competizione - Gone
Yas Marina Blue M4 Coupe - Gone
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Don't knock it Angie, ours is brilliant in the snow, frugal, great torque, quick, handles really well, what's not to like? Only gripe is the boot is too small, other than that apart from badge snobbery, which I'm not accusing you of, they are a cracking SUV.Angie4m wrote:You never know Lee, still might end up with the one we were already purchasing or a better one.
He's now looking at evoques...........eh no way! I want a proper 4x4!!!
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I'm not knocking it but the reason we were going to get a RR was because we do a lot of camping, we do shooting and sometimes you need to get to the back of beyond and a Skyline and a Z4 don't quite cut it to get there. He also does airsofting which also has the same issues.john-e89 wrote:Don't knock it Angie, ours is brilliant in the snow, frugal, great torque, quick, handles really well, what's not to like? Only gripe is the boot is too small, other than that apart from badge snobbery, which I'm not accusing you of, they are a cracking SUV.Angie4m wrote:You never know Lee, still might end up with the one we were already purchasing or a better one.
He's now looking at evoques...........eh no way! I want a proper 4x4!!!
He's currently watching evoque videos but I'm taking him to the local LR dealership tomorrow so he can see both side by side and have a seat and see what he thinks. I would need to drive an evoque to see what it was like, I do really like them and registered interested when LR said it was going to become a reality but the RR & RRS just drive like your wafting on air. They are a beautiful car to drive.
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If you need lots of space for gear then yes the Evoque falls way short, we just chuck a roof box on for hols etc, and the RR by definition may well ride better if you can live with the expense and size, but as for getting into remote, difficult area's the Evoque is perfectly capable and I'd say easily a match for a RR in that situation, in fact after driving my mate's supercharged v8 a few years ago in snow I'd say the Evoque is more controllable in snow.Angie4m wrote:I'm not knocking it but the reason we were going to get a RR was because we do a lot of camping, we do shooting and sometimes you need to get to the back of beyond and a Skyline and a Z4 don't quite cut it to get there. He also does airsofting which also has the same issues.john-e89 wrote:Don't knock it Angie, ours is brilliant in the snow, frugal, great torque, quick, handles really well, what's not to like? Only gripe is the boot is too small, other than that apart from badge snobbery, which I'm not accusing you of, they are a cracking SUV.Angie4m wrote:You never know Lee, still might end up with the one we were already purchasing or a better one.
He's now looking at evoques...........eh no way! I want a proper 4x4!!!
He's currently watching evoque videos but I'm taking him to the local LR dealership tomorrow so he can see both side by side and have a seat and see what he thinks. I would need to drive an evoque to see what it was like, I do really like them and registered interested when LR said it was going to become a reality but the RR & RRS just drive like your wafting on air. They are a beautiful car to drive.
Anyway each to their own and the RR is a cracking motor, I'd have one if funds we're aplenty but we're very happy with the 'Beckham bus' and living in the Peak District it does all we need.
Best of luck getting your RR.
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Thank you John. Your feedback is exactly what we need. It's one thing trying it on the road but hearing real feedback from owners helps beyond doubt.john-e89 wrote:If you need lots of space for gear then yes the Evoque falls way short, we just chuck a roof box on for hols etc, and the RR by definition may well ride better if you can live with the expense and size, but as for getting into remote, difficult area's the Evoque is perfectly capable and I'd say easily a match for a RR in that situation, in fact after driving my mate's supercharged v8 a few years ago in snow I'd say the Evoque is more controllable in snow.Angie4m wrote:I'm not knocking it but the reason we were going to get a RR was because we do a lot of camping, we do shooting and sometimes you need to get to the back of beyond and a Skyline and a Z4 don't quite cut it to get there. He also does airsofting which also has the same issues.john-e89 wrote:
Don't knock it Angie, ours is brilliant in the snow, frugal, great torque, quick, handles really well, what's not to like? Only gripe is the boot is too small, other than that apart from badge snobbery, which I'm not accusing you of, they are a cracking SUV.
He's currently watching evoque videos but I'm taking him to the local LR dealership tomorrow so he can see both side by side and have a seat and see what he thinks. I would need to drive an evoque to see what it was like, I do really like them and registered interested when LR said it was going to become a reality but the RR & RRS just drive like your wafting on air. They are a beautiful car to drive.
Anyway each to their own and the RR is a cracking motor, I'd have one if funds we're aplenty but we're very happy with the 'Beckham bus' and living in the Peak District it does all we need.
Best of luck getting your RR.
I will pass on your comments re the evoque. As we don't do more than 4k a RR can be 'justified' at least he's thinking more 'practical' than his mate who traded in his 996 which had been off the road for 4 years, added his bonus and blew it on a white Lambo which will now probably live in the garage again.
We have the funds there ready to buy a new car.........but we aren't going to spoodge on the first one we see be it RR or Evoque.
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When the wife had her Evoque JRR sent us a free off road day, the Evoque is a revelation off road really suprised me. Now if you want off road we followed a Disco up the off-road course, as Tina Turner would say simply the best end of
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Really hope it turns out for the best for you Angie whichever way and the feedback from owners of the evoque seem really positive too, so wishing you all the best either way.Angie4m wrote:You never know Lee, still might end up with the one we were already purchasing or a better one.
He's now looking at evoques...........eh no way! I want a proper 4x4!!!
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